Watson Marine Engineering Pty Ltd

27/09/2026

Epic weekend for the Watson Marine team at the Cairns 60th Anniversary Game Fishing Tournament. Beyond proud to be apart of the phenomenal event put on by Cairns Professional Game Fishing Association!

27/09/2026

This weekend Watson Marine had the absolute pleasure of attending the Cairns 60th Anniversary Black Marlin Tournament as a sponsor & wow it did not disappoint. What a remarkable bunch of people, from the organisers Brad Craft, Kel, Kleiny the team at CPGFA to the fisherman, captains & crew every single person we spoke with had a story to tell. It was a night we truely won’t forget in a very long time. Makes us proud to not only call these guys our customers but also good friends. Thanks again for having us at this spectacular event!

Cairns Professional Game Fishing Association

25/08/2026

So proud to be apart of this amazing community

25/08/2026

KEEPING THE FLEET RUNNING ⚙️🎣

Today we’re recognising the first of the marine engineering businesses that have supported the Cairns marlin fleet so well over the years:
👉Watson Marine Engineering.

A great family business, Watson Marine has been looking after the running gear of the fleet for decades, and their support of Cairns game fishing goes back a long way.

In fact, Watson Marine were also important sponsors of our 50th Anniversary Tournament, so it’s particularly special to have them back supporting us again as we celebrate the 60th Anniversary Cairns Black Marlin Tournament.

Businesses like Watson Marine are very much part of the fabric of this fishery. Behind all those boats heading to the reef are the local businesses and people who have kept them running, season after season.

And to our tournament teams — keep an eye out for a special goodie from Watson Marine in your tournament bags! 👀🎁

A huge thank you to the Watson Marine family for once again getting behind the tournament, the fleet and this milestone celebration. ⚓️

Some photos of the Watson's team taking care of some of the giants of our fleet Akira & Shore Thing 🙌

22/06/2026

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Mechanical Fitter / Machinist / Marine Mechanic

19/12/2025

As we head into the holiday season, we're grateful for the opportunity to rest and recharge. To our wonderful colleagues, friends and valued customers, we wish you a peaceful Christmas and a joyous New Year. We hope your time on the water is nothing short of amazing!!!

See you all when we return on the 12th January 😁🎄⚓️

Warmest wishes,
Watson Marine Team🎄⚓️

02/12/2025

Nothing like the smell of fresh metal and the sound of a lathe to make a marine engineer’s head turn 😍

Three brand new sets of propeller shafts machined over the last couple of weeks, fully aligned and ready to keep things running smoother than a well greased bearing.

Always satisfying to watch raw stock become something ship shape and seaworthy.

25/11/2025

What works best?

Every sealing solution has its own strengths and weaknesses, so let’s take a closer look at the three most common types of shaft seals and break down their pros and cons ⚓️

🦭 PSS Shaft Seal
A mechanical dripless seal that uses a carbon fl**ge and a stainless rotor to create a watertight seal.

✅ Pro’s
• Dripless shaft seal
• Long lasting carbon/stainless parts
• Reliable seal even under pressure

❌ Con’s
• Aged or damaged bellows can leak
• Requires precise installation
• Needs water cooling for high speeds

🌊 Tides Marine SureSeal
A dripless lip seal system that uses a polymer housing and a replaceable lip seal around the shaft.

✅ Pro’s
• Also fully dripless
• Super easy to replace seals
• Self aligning design reduces wear

❌ Con’s
• Lip seals wear faster than mechanical seals
• Requires a very clean, smooth shaft surface
• Susceptible to damage from debris or dry running

📦 Traditional Stuffing Box (Packing Gland)
The old school gland packing system compressed around the shaft to slow water ingress. Not technically “dripless”

✅ Pro’s
• Simple and proven over decades
• Inexpensive to maintain
• Easy to repair with basic tools
• Very forgiving in harsh conditions

❌ Con’s
• Typically drips by design, adding bilge water and corrosion risk
• Requires periodic adjustment and repacking
• Generates shaft wear over time due to friction

Call the team at Watson Marine to discuss which options best suit your lifestyle and vessels needs.

24/11/2025

It’s not always props and shafts… sometimes it’s those custom parts not available anywhere else that make all the difference! 🔧
Check out these custom ram parts crafted by our talented machinist, Brad. 🙌